Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Limerick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Limerick

With a population of 90.054, Limerick is the largest city in Limerick, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limerick has to offer.

Where to Eat in Limerick

If you’re looking for affordable options, ACES Limerick (Unit 7B Castletroy Park Retail Park) and Cornstore - Limerick (19 Thomas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Limerick

Limerick in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limerick in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Limerick

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Limerick include American Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Limerick, you’ll arrive at Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Limerick include American Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways. The shortest flight to Limerick from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Limerick is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 175 km from Limerick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Limerick Childers Road Retail, Stop 607571, located 1.9 km from downtown Limerick. Limerick Mulgrave St. (St. Josephs Hosp) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Limerick

SNNShannon
NOCKnock Intl
ORKCork

Airlines serving Limerick

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,041 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,186 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (170 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in Limerick

From 5-star hotels such as the the Savoy Hotel to great affordable options like the Great National South Court Hotel, Limerick offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Limerick by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Limerick

Most booked hotels in Limerick

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Dromoland Castle
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 95 reviews)
$459+
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Absolute Hotel Limerick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2336 reviews)
$146+
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Shannon Springs Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1683 reviews)
$160+
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Limerick Strand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2357 reviews)
$140+
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George Limerick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3206 reviews)
$112+
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Treacys Oakwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1622 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Limerick

Renting a car in Limerick costs $22 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Limerick costs $22 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Limerick.

Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Limerick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Limerick is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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